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From Controversy to Reflection: How a 2021 Monument Incident in Sibiu Inspired Nordic Insights
In 2021, the statue of Samuel von Brukenthal in Sibiu’s main square was vandalized with paint — an act that quickly sparked public debate about memory, identity, and contested heritage in Romania. The perpetrator, a 37-year-old local resident, was later identified and...
From Controversy to Reflection: How a 2021 Monument Incident in Sibiu Inspired Nordic Insights
In 2021, the statue of Samuel von Brukenthal in Sibiu’s main square was vandalized with paint — an...
Riga to Remove Three More Controversial Monuments Linked to Russian Imperial Legacy
The Riga City Council has approved the removal of three public monuments associated with Russian...
Parametric Digital Twins for Heritage Conservation: Case Study of Löfstad Castle
This study presents how a parametric digital twin was developed for Löfstad Castle in Sweden to...
Finnish city removes final public Lenin statue
The last public statue of Vladimir Lenin in Finland has been removed by city authorities, marking...
Public Art Agency Sweden: Mapping Research and Future Directions
This report explores how public art is researched and practiced in the Nordic countries and around...
Beyond the Participatory Project – Thesis by I. Zwart
This thesis looks at what “participation” really means in museums—not just as a project outcome,...
Illusionary equality? Museum politics, practice and immigrant heritage
This article looks at how Norwegian museums are adapting to a society shaped by migration and...
Contested Boundaries: Nation, People and Cultural History Museums in Sweden and Norway 1862–1909
In 19th-century Scandinavia, museums were closely tied to the changing idea of what a “nation”...
(Un)contested Heritage Archives, Museums and Public Spaces
Heritage—whether monuments, archives, artifacts, or traditions—shapes how societies see...
Cultural Heritage and Legal Mobilisation After Terror: July 22 and the Battle for Y-Block
This article looks at how cultural heritage became a public human rights issue after the 2011...
Denmark to Remove “Big Mermaid” Statue Amid Claims of Pornographic and Unrealistic Representation
The Guardian reports on a mounting controversy in Denmark surrounding the removal of a 14-tonne...
Commemorating the Vanquished: Civil War Monuments and the Finnish National Narrative
This article explores the construction of Finland’s national narrative following its independence...
Reimagining UK Heritage: Mixed Reality Performances as Tools for Decolonisation
This article explores how two pioneering Mixed Reality Heritage Performances, including Sancho’s...
Five Cases for Public Engagement in Contested Heritage – How to Reframe Monuments Workshop in Narva (2024)
Held from August 31 to September 6, 2024, the How to Reframe Monuments workshop focused on five...
How Art and Activism Can Make Heritage – Case Studies from Sweden and Belarus
This article explores how artistic and activist practices in Sweden—and in contrast with...
Reading Museum Narratives: A Narratological Approach to Holocaust Exhibitions By Hagen Kjørholt
In Reading Museum Narratives, researcher Hagen Kjørholt presents a compelling narratological...
How Russia’s 2024 Move Against Estonia’s Prime Minister Reflected Shifting Power Dynamics in Europe
Russian authorities have added Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas to their official wanted list,...
Controversy in Norway: National Museum Faces Backlash After Iconic Painting Temporarily Removed
The National Museum in Oslo sparked public debate after removing Christian Krohg’s iconic painting...
With the support of The Nordic Culture Fund – Globus Opstart+
Through virtual collaboration, the project will develop innovative strategies for recontextualizing controversial public art.
The Nordic Culture Fund, through its Globus Opstart+ programme, supports artistic and cultural projects that connect Nordic countries with other regions of the world. The programme focuses on establishing deep, long-term collaborations and networks that foster artistic development and experimentation. It encourages projects that explore new knowledge and strengthen cultural practices within a global framework.
